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Food safety and quality
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| Flavouring |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-penten-3-one |
| Synonym(s) |
Isopropyl p-methoxystyryl ketone;alpha-,alpha-Dimethyl-anisalacetone;Homoethone |
| Latest JECFA evaluation |
2001 (Session 57) |
| Status of specification |
Full |
| Information required |
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| Chemical name |
1-(4-Methoxyphenyl)-4-methyl-1-penten-3-one |
| JECFA number |
829 |
| CAS number |
103-13-9 |
| FEMA number |
3760 |
| COE number |
719 |
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| Molecular weight |
204.27 |
| Chemical formula |
C13H16O2 |
| Physical form/odour |
colourless oily liquid with a buttery, caramellic odour |
| Solubility |
insoluble in water; soluble in organic solvents, oils |
| Solubility in ethanol |
miscible at room temperature |
| Boiling point (°C) |
201° (10 mm Hg) |
| Assay min % |
97% |
| Acid value max |
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| Refractive index |
1.510-1.515 |
| Specific gravity |
1.016-1.026 |
| Other requirements |
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| ID Test |
NMR |
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